As 2017 fades into the rearview mirror, it’s time to look at what’s ahead. Read more

Bereavement Leave and Candidate AttractionRecruiting Daily Advisor

A company’s benefits package attracts job candidates, and bereavement leave is one of the benefits in that package. Read more

Workplace Violence and HiringRecruiting Daily Advisor

A recent incident in Orange County, Florida, where a former employee entered the workplace and fatally shot five people before turning the gun on himself, has HR professionals again discussing how acts like these can be prevented. One issue that frequently comes up is the possible link between hiring and workplace violence. Read more

Millennials in the Workplace: Were the Experts Right?Recruiting Daily Advisor

As a generation, Millennials have gotten a lot of attention, much of it negative. But it turns out not all Millennial traits are bad for business. Read more

It’s time to find the next job when…The Florida Times-Union

The alarm goes off on Monday morning. You play the “five more minutes” game as long as you can and then summon what seems like all your willpower to face another workday. Read more

Minimizing the Impact of Layoffs on Your Corporate CultureHRInsider.ca

The management pressure associated with layoffs can be significant, but the fallout can be even worse. If not handled properly, layoffs have the potential to negatively impact productivity and morale, alter the bonds of trust between employees and management, affect corporate culture, and tarnish your employer brand. Read more

Workers Don’t Aspire to ManagementHRWire

A survey conducted by global staffing firm Randstad finds employees do not want to be managers. For HR and other management professionals, the lack of interest in leading has significant implications. Read more

The Death of Job Boards?HRWire

Social networking has become such a hot topic at recruitment conferences these days that several industry experts are now predicting the end of job boards. But is this really likely to happen? Read more

Retirement Is Still an Employee GoalHRWire

The recession forced many older employees to postpone retirement; it also caused some retirees to return to the workforce. However, as the economy improves, it's important for human resource and other management professionals to not lose sight of the fact that people want to retire, and many plan to do so. Read more

What Your Job Ads SayHRWire

Your job ad describes the position and the qualifications required. It also tells a little bit about the company. But what else does it reveal? Read more

The New Jobs DomainHRWire

Goodbye, .com. See you later, .org. For employers looking to reach job seekers, there's now a less crowded route on the information highway. A new domain, .jobs, shortens the distance, allowing for a more expedient and arguably more pleasant online experience for job seekers. Read more

Fewer Executives Want to Be CEOSHRWire

Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief—maybe. But new research shows that fewer executives want to be CEOs. Read more

Handling Helicopter ParentsHRWire

Just when you think you've seen it all, a new challenge emerges on the human resources horizon. They've been dubbed helicopter parents because of their propensity to hover over their children, most of whom are adults. And hover these parents do, sometimes to the point of attending interviews with their job-seeking children or contacting their children's employers. Read more

The Movement Toward More Women in IT: Is the Trend Reversing?HRWire

CBS News reports that despite a fairly widespread interest in computers, few girls are interested in pursuing careers in technology. Instead, they are preparing for careers in helping professions, like nursing and teaching.

While this bodes well for health care and education, two fields in need of workers, it could spell trouble for technology. Read more

Nautical DazeAIRS News Real Tools

Weather the storm. Navigate rough seas. Man the lifeboats. Or is that (wo)man overboard?

This recession has sure (shore) had its share of nautical metaphors. Read more

The Age of TransparencyAIRS News Real Tools

After months, even years of speculation, the age of information and the age of technology seem to finally have their offspring. The age of transparency, weaned on Web 2.0, is doing quite well, thanks to so many doting participants. Read more

Turning Employees into FilmmakersAIRS News Real Tools

Among the best known film festivals are Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca. Now, an unlikely participant has gotten into the act. Read more

Advantages of VentingAIRS News Real Tools

If you build it, they will come. And if you give them a forum, they will air their grievances. At least that’s been the experience of JobVent.com, a website where people vent about current and former employers. Read more

Recruiting WomenRecruiting Trends

Last fall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on a dramatic change in U.S. worker demographics: For the first time, women now account for nearly half, 49.9 percent, of the U.S. workforce. Read more

Youth and UnemploymentRecruiting Trends

The impact of a prolonged recession, which included massive job losses and fewer employment opportunities, has been widespread. However, while many Americans face challenges, the nation’s young people have been especially affected by this economic climate. Read more

Online recruitment has come a long way since static job postings and organizational overviews were mainstays of corporate careers sites. Today, technology allows for an interactive experience, and companies are taking advantage of opportunities to engage candidates. Read more

There is no doubt: The economic downturn and a sluggish job market have taken a toll on families throughout the United States. Recent studies show that the loss of a job and decline in income impacts everyone in a family, and children in affected households manifest behavioral changes at home and in school. Read more

Career Choice and Gender Bias SingleMindedWomen.com

Is there gender bias associated with certain industries and jobs? And if so, is there a way to avoid it? Read more